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Britain to Alabama: Connecting Through Commerce and Culture
April 8 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtlanta Global Studies Symposium: Sustaining and Advancing Global Studies in Times of Crisis
April 9 at 11:00 am - 7:30 pmOn Character: Choices that Define a Life with General Stanley McChrystal
April 13 at 12:00 pm - 1:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
May 26 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Canada Beer, Wine & Spirits Inbound Trade Mission
Participate in one-on-one meetings with qualified Canadian beer, wine and spirits buyers interested in innovative and acclaimed alcoholic beverages from the American South. For more information contact International Trade Managers Alice Carson (acarson@georgia.org) and Josh Jacob (jjacob@georgia.org). |
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The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta in partnership with Alliance Française Atlanta is very excited to announce the visit of Swiss author Arthur Brügger to Atlanta! He will be giving a presentation of his novel L’Œil de l’espadon at Alliance Française in Midtown! The reading will be in French. Following the presentation, participants are invited to […] |
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Latin American Defense & Security Exhibition (LAAD)
Exhibit with GDEcD at the Latin American Aero & Defence (LAAD) show, the leading exposition for the defense and security sector in South America. For more information contact Taube Ponce, Senior International Trade Manager, tponce@georgia.org.
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How to understand the current trade war between the PRC and the USA? How to assess the four decades old American policy of engaging and changing China? Is the Sino American relationship heading from trade war towards a new Cold War? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the rising Chinese power? This public lecture by […] |
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This lecture is presented as part of the exhibition "Stories Without an End: Power, Beauty and Wisdom of Women in African Art of the Mehta Collection" on view through April 21, 2019. Dr. Mario Chandler, Professor of Spanish at OU, has interests in Medieval and Golden-age Spanish literature with particular emphasis on trans-Atlantic approaches. He […] |
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ACIR is honored to host Ambassador Robinson Njeru Githae of Kenya to Atlanta. Ambassador Githae will speak on the topic, "Contemporary Issues in Kenya and the African Union." Kenya is geo-located in a most challenging area of Eastern Africa, with neighbors that have been engaged in prolonged civil wars, or as repositories for terrorists who […]
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Cross-cultural Competency 2.0: What We Need to Succeed in Today's U.S./India Partnerships You are invited to join for a "Samosa and Chai" Speaker Series networking event featuring guest speaker, Vicki Flier Hudson, Chief Collaboration Officer, Highroad Global Services, Inc. Ms. Hudson helps her clients build successful cross-cultural partnerships between the U.S., Europe and India. Her offerings […] |
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Are you in high school and in love with the German language and culture? Are you preparing for a trip abroad? Do you want to experience German in a more […]
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The Capitol Steps have elevated political satire to an art form. Before The Daily Show, Full Frontal, and The Colbert Report, this Washington, DC-based comedy troupe gave audience laugh cramps with their bipartisan lampooning. The Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize their employers, and haven’t let up […] |
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On April 9, 2019 NASBITE International will host the third annual National Small Business Exporter Summit in Savannah, Georgia. This event will bring together top small and medium-sized exporters from across the United States, providing them with an opportunity to exchange and share best practices and lessons learned that have contributed to their export success. […]
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When foreign governments descend into chaos and Americans need immediate evacuation; when American personnel are stricken with highly-infectious and deadly diseases and need to be flown home for treatment, the U.S. State Department turns to one company: Atlanta-founded and Georgia-based Phoenix Air Group, Inc. In 2017, Phoenix Air flew Otto Warmbier home from captivity in […]
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The TAG Sales Leadership Awards recognizes high performing local technology sales leaders that embody the ideals of servant oriented leadership and innovation. This is an annual event where metro community leaders come together to celebrate and recognize individual excellence in the sales leadership in Atlanta. |
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Join Ironwood and the GACC for a roundtable and connect with other HR professionals from various industries in the area. Enjoy breakfast while learning about hot HR trends for 2019, discussing HR challenges and sharing success stories with colleagues! Agenda: Welcome & Introductions Retaining your workforce through employee engagement Onboarding: Beyond the Paperwork Succession Planning […]
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Mr. Leconte will be in Atlanta and is eager to meet our members and members for a casual conversation around economic issues! |
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Join experts from nongovernmental organizations, industry, and government as they examine how to meet the needs for diagnostics in global health in the absence of resources to develop these technologies. Low- and middle-income countries have made significant progress in reducing the burden of infectious diseases. But sustaining these gains will require more low-cost diagnostics to […]
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Internationally famous comic duo Les Inqualifiables, from Morocco, will be in Atlanta as part of their international tour for an unforgettable night of comedy! They have performed in Morocco at the famous Jamel Debbouze’s Marrakech du Rire, in France, and in Canada. Join for this unique opportunity to see them live! PLEASE NOTE THE SHOW […] |
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Rialto Series: Candide
CANDIDE, based on Voltaire’s meandering, farcical epic of the same name, celebrates the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein, its composer, this year. The novel is considered by most to be a spoof of certain religious doctrines that espoused blind optimism despite never-ending catastrophes. GSU Opera Theater’s production is based on the 1989 version that Bernstein […]
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If you're in HR, training, or end user engagement, don't miss this lunch and learn! Join Conexx, BIRD Foundation, and the Israeli Consulate to learn about innovations in education technology from Israel. The panel discussion features experts from Israeli and U.S. companies. The program and lunch are free, just RSVP. This is going to be […] |
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You won't want to miss IUGB Foundation's Spring 2019 IUGB Alumni/Community Event, “Engineering Your Dream Career.” The event focuses on a conversation between IUGB Foundation Executive Director Amini Kajunju and Kiplyn Primus, CEO of Primus Marketing Works, Ltd.; Host of WCLK Clark Atlanta University’s "The Local Take" Radio Show and Dr. L. Michelle Tullier of Workforce […] |
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As Professional Consultants and Business Coaches, they focus on delivering quality service and need to remain intentional as well as cutting edge. At the quarterly Consultants Brunch they will not only network with intention by connecting with fellow industry experts, but they will also be exposed to the most cutting edge resources and information to […]
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This event is designed to bring together experts in capitalizing and commercializing technology start-ups to share their experiences and also communicate resources and opportunities available to new founders and entrepreneurs. Using a “roundtable” format, each Subject Matter Expert will speak with a table of 8-10 attendees – providing their insights and expertise and answering questions […]
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Join for a roundtable discussion about leveraging technology to leapfrog the African continent. The panelists will lead a discussion about the changing technology and developing innovations on the continent. Stay tuned for more information & details about the speakers. |
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Ms. Gabi Zedlmayer, Social Innovator and former Chief Progress Officer at the Hewlett-Packard Company and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be speaking on the topic “What got you here won’t get you there” on Wednesday, April 17th 11:30am in the Joiner Seminar Room (Room 1242) of 55 Park Place, Atlanta, GA 30303. Registration is required to attend. […]
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Career Planning, Development and Management! Whether you are looking for a fresh start, opportunities at your current company or strategies to advance your own business this roundtable format event offers a great opportunity to learn from several experts while also networking in an empowering environment. Topics include: Career coaching Owning Your Brand - How to […] |
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Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC continues as the editorial team interviews William de Baets, Belgium's Consul General in Atlanta. Potential topics of discussion: Recent visit of Benelux ambassadors CG De Baets' travels around the South Belgian political update Culmination of WWI exhibitions Belgian company visits Belgian diplomatic history in Georgia […]
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The view from the C-Suite office. Getting there can feel like climbing an insurmountable mountain. Professionals in their early or mid-career often get overwhelmed deciding on which path to take: the one that will lead to the top. All Presidents and CEOs started somewhere. Jim Reed, President, YKK Corporation of America, will share his insights […] |
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Alliance Française invites you to join on April 19 at 7:00pm for a Tour of African Cuisine and fundraising evening, with music entertainment provided by Franco-Congolese singer Mamido. The evening will be a preview of next year’s Gala celebrating 10 years of Africa Belle! Get ready for an exclusive African dining experience lead by Chef […] |
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Dance into Fitness! Join for this fun dance workshop to learn contemporary African Dances with upbeat music: Soukous, Coupe Decale, Makossa, Zaiko, Azonto with the master Samba Diallo, international choreographer, performer and former member of the “Ballet National de Côte D’Ivoire“. All ages are welcome! |
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FinTech South 2019
FinTech South is a global exchange of insights, innovations and trends fueling tomorrow's financial tech industry. Attracting international companies and speakers across multiple industries, FinTech South is an opportunity to engage with more than 1300 FinTech executives from 450 companies generating $72B in revenues and processing over 118B transactions annually. FinTech South Highlights: 1400 Attendees […]
International Seminars
Seminar Information: Class room style training designed to provide you with intensive knowledge of important international trade topics. Seminars offered this week: International Logistics, Import Documentation, Export Documentation, Tariff Classification, NAFTA, Incoterms and Incoterms Strategies. Register 30 days in advance and save $50! Early registration price is $545 per person. Late registration price is $595. […] |
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Come join with WTC Atlanta members and guests for a monthly networking event. The International Business Exchange – IBE – offers a semi-structured format to accelerate learning what others are doing locally and in the global international community, and foster business connections that lead to strategic partnerships. Breakfast will be served. IBE is hosted by […]
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Georgia Tech is delighted to bring Professor and Head Joy Sen, Department of Architecture and Regional Planning for the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur here to campus. He will delivering a key presentation on Indian Smart Cities. They will also be presenting the work of a Georgia Tech Studio class on Smart Varnasi. Varnasi is […]
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This cultural workshop invites guests to learn about the uses & history of henna across the African continent. Henna has been used since antiquity to dye skin, hair and fingernails, as well as fabrics including silk, wool and leather. This workshop will be moderated by Nadia Rahali. |
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Women Series Presents: “Leading with Cultural Intelligence: How to Succeed in a Multicultural World”
Women Series Presents: “Leading with Cultural Intelligence: How to Succeed in a Multicultural World”
The Women Series is a collaboration between the German, French, Netherlands and Belgian American Chambers of Commerce as well as the British-American Business Council and the Japan-America Society of Georgia. Started in January 2014, the Women's Series holds quarterly business events for professional women of the Atlanta international community. The goal of the Women's Series […] |
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Atlanta Global Studies Center Symposium
2019 Theme: The UN Sustainable Development Goals in Education, Research, and Community Engagement The Annual Atlanta Global Studies Symposium fosters collaboration among institutions of higher education, the public and the community, and the k-12 sector in the Atlanta region and beyond through education, research, and outreach about global, regional, and international studies and the UN’s […]
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The verdict is in: Atlanta is 'Transaction Alley,' a hub for the payments sector and the place where 70 percent of U.S. electronic transactions converge. It’s a story the city itself has just awakened to in the past few years, but even in that short time, financial technology has already become the emerging tech mecca’s […]
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A staple of the African Belle Festival, the annual Women’s Empowerment Breakfast is a mix of networking, engaging discussion, and celebration of African female leaders in the metro-Atlanta area and beyond. This breakfast welcomes entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and corporate professionals- come network! The discussion will be moderated by Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Reed. 
Mix and mingle while Atlanta’s most passionate coffee roasters tell you everything you need to know about coffee from seed to cup! This event includes an exclusive tour of the Batdorf & Bronson roastery and a coffee tasting. Network with the German American business community and take home a bag of freshly roasted coffee! |
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On April 26, 2019, ACIR will be hosting the Republic of Uzbekistan's Ambassador to the United States, Javlon Vakhabov, who will speak on the topic, "Uzbekistan - United States Relations." Strategically located, Uzbekistan sits in a volatile part of the world, astride the ancient Silk Route cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Today it […]
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ATLANTA JAZZ: INTERNATIONAL SOUNDS SERIES Atlanta's first ever monthly Cultural Exchange music showcase series featuring Top International Artists based in Atlanta presented by America's Songbird of the South Myrna Clayton […] |
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Shang Yaning (Linda Shang), the speaker for this forum, is a respected scholar in the field of Chinese foreign relations before 1949. The focus of her research is the Gung Ho movement to develop industrial cooperatives during China’s war against Japan, with special interest in Edgar and Helen Snow, who helped to establish this movement. […]
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In the last three years, GWAG has successfully raised money to support and transform maternity wards across Ghana. The donated supplies have provided the hospital staff with the tools needed to provide decent care to patients and increased access to maternity care for many women in the communities they serve. GWAG's third shipment recently arrived […]
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Join for our 9th annual Africa Belle Soirée, a dance party celebration at the Loudermilk Conference Center. Guests will enjoy a live music performance, African fashion show, vendor marketplace, light bites, and the latest African dance hits spun by DJ Amad. Come join for the ultimate Africa Belle finale! (Age for entry: 21+) |
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The Nations Cup is one of Soccer in the Streets' major annual fundraisers. Eight nations will be represented this year and compete both in fundraising and on the soccer pitch […] |
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SIAL Canada
Exhibit with SUSTA at the largest food retail show in Canada. Target products include frozen products, canned products, confectionery, meat and poultry and sauces/condiments. For more information contact International Trade Managers Alice Carson (acarson@georgia.org) and Josh Jacob (jjacob@georgia.org).
3rd Annual Czech That Film festival
The annual Czech film festival titled “Czech That Film” has been established in 2012. Currently, it is the largest Czech cultural event in the United States. It is a film festival of best recent Czech films held throughout the United States every year, with a range of screenings and discussion with cast and crew. The […]
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Come join with WTC Atlanta members and guests for a monthly networking event. The International Business Exchange – IBE – offers a semi-structured format to accelerate learning what others are doing locally and in the global international community, and foster business connections that lead to strategic partnerships. |
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Please join for our May General Meeting as we enjoy a very special program listening to the beautiful music of the Koto, Japan’s national instrument. Our Koto performer, Ms. Madoka […] |
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Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC continues as the editorial team interviews Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta. Conversation Topics: Trade updates: Canada's perspective on USMCA (the new NAFTA) and CPTPP (the new Trans-Pacific Partnership that moved ahead without the U.S. Ms. Theodore's objectives for 2019: Climate Change and […]
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Please note that this program is SOLD OUT. Click here to be added to the waiting list. Efforts are underway to bring the Nobel Peace Organization and the City of Atlanta closer together. This is a natural evolution of the civil and human rights movement that emerged from Atlanta and spread around the world. With our help, this effort will lead […] |
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SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2018! The theme for this 3rd Annual World Trade Day is: "Capturing Global Markets in a Turbulent World" Come learn, network and contribute to the global trade and investment debate and discussions around how to grow your firm globally. -Keynote Speaker Griffith V. Lynch, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority who […] |
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Come join for Hubert Wackermann's art exhibition. Hubert Wackermann was born and educated in Germany, but his interests and passions are Native Americans and Native American environments. Wackermann's current works are executed in acrylics, gouache, watercolor, or oil. |
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